Shoulder Pain – Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Rotator cuff syndrome is a fairly common shoulder condition. Your shoulder is a relatively unstable ball and socket joint designed to allow for maximum range of motion. This large range of motion depends upon the coordination of movement by a group or cuff of muscles (rotator cuff). Any imbalance or miscoordination of this muscles can cause them to get irritated and even lead to a tear on one or more of them.

Symptoms:

• pain with lifting or reaching with the arm
• pain trying to sleep on the affected side

Home Care Options

• Practice proper posture and ergonomics
• Rehabilitative exercises
• Stretching
• Icing

Office Care Options

• Chiropractic joint manipulation
• Active Release Techniques
• Graston
• Rehabilitative Exercises
• PNF
• Massage
• Ergonomic and postural counseling